August 26, 2019
Plea seeks disqualification of all convicted lawmakers, Punjab HC says law requires relook
Source: indianexpress.com A provision in the Representation of PeopleтАЩs Act,1951, allowing a lawmaker to continue to hold their seat even if convicted and sentenced for a period of less than two years has come under challenge before the Punjab and Haryana High Court which has issued notices to the Union of India and Election Commission